Sec. 2651.157. ENFORCEMENT; HEARING  


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  • (a) After notice and hearing, the department may revoke the license or certificate of authority of a title insurance agent, direct operation, or title insurance company that:

    (1) fails to furnish an audit report in the time required; or

    (2) furnishes an audit report that reveals any irregularity, including a shortage, or any practice not in keeping with sound, honest business practices.

    (b) The notice must be provided to the agent, the direct operation, or each title insurance company involved.

    (c) At a hearing under this section, the agent, direct operation, or title insurance company may offer evidence explaining or excusing a failure or irregularity.

Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 6, eff. April 1, 2005.